I Lost $50k with One Bad Investing Decision. Here’s What I Learned

It was a perfect storm for me. Other life events – moving, buying a car, burnout at work, etc. – helped create a psychological cascade that eventually won out on one rainy afternoon. Had a few other events not been there, might have been a different story, but that's the point of this guide. Regardless of the event or series of events, it will help keep the strategy clear and psychology more intact.